1. Identify frames of reference and describe how they are used to measure motion.
2. Identify appropriate SI units for measuring distances.
3. Distinguish between distance and displacement.
4. Calculate displacement using vector addition.
1. Identify appropriate SI units for measuring speed.
2. Compare and contrast average speed and instantaneous speed.
3. Interpret distance-time graphs.
4. Calculate the speed of an object using slopes.
5. Describe how velocities combine.
1. Identify changes in motion that produce acceleration.
2. Describe examples of constant acceleration.
3. Calculate the acceleration of an object.
4. Interpret speed-time and distance-time graphs.
5. Classify acceleration as positive or negative.
6. Describe instantaneous acceleration.
11.1 Distance and Displacement
Objectives:
1. Identify frames of reference and describe how they are used to measure motion.
2. Identify appropriate SI units for measuring distances.
3. Distinguish between distance and displacement.
4. Calculate displacement using vector addition.
Videos:
Introduction
Tutorial
11.2 Speed and Velocity
Objectives:
1. Identify appropriate SI units for measuring speed.
2. Compare and contrast average speed and instantaneous speed.
3. Interpret distance-time graphs.
4. Calculate the speed of an object using slopes.
5. Describe how velocities combine.
Videos:
What is speed and velocity?
Speed and Velocity video
Speed vs. Velocity
Online Practice:
Speed and Velocity quiz
Speed and Velocity Practice
Velocity Practice Problems
Khan Academy: Speed and Velocity Problems
Virtual Lab
Motion Lab
11.3 Acceleration
Online:
Acceleration and Speed Games
Objectives:
1. Identify changes in motion that produce acceleration.
2. Describe examples of constant acceleration.
3. Calculate the acceleration of an object.
4. Interpret speed-time and distance-time graphs.
5. Classify acceleration as positive or negative.
6. Describe instantaneous acceleration.